The Lone Star State: A Texas History Quiz

What year did Texas gain its independence from Mexico?

• 1821

• 1836

• 1845

• 1861

Who was the first President of the Republic of Texas?

• Stephen F. Austin

• Sam Houston

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

• Anson Jones

What battle was a pivotal victory for Texas in its fight for independence from Mexico?

• The Battle of the Alamo

• The Battle of San Jacinto

• The Battle of Goliad

• The Battle of Gonzales

Which U.S. President annexed Texas into the United States?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Tyler

• James K. Polk

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the state flower of Texas?

• Bluebonnet

• Indian Paintbrush

• Sunflower

• Magnolia

In what year did Texas join the Confederate States of America?

• 1860

• 1861

• 1865

• 1870

What is the capital of Texas?

• Houston

• Dallas

• Austin

• San Antonio

Which of the following rivers is NOT found in Texas?

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi

• Colorado

• Brazos

What major event took place at the Alamo?

• Texas Declaration of Independence was signed

• Texas won its independence from Mexico

• A pivotal battle in the Texas Revolution

• The first meeting of the Republic of Texas Congress

Who was known as the "Father of Texas"?

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Davy Crockett

• Jim Bowie